St James’s Chamber Orchestra
Matthew Taylor conductor
Sasha Parker soloist
Mira Marton leader
Edvard Grieg Holberg Suite
Jean Sibelius Impromptu
Jean Sibelius Suite for Violin and Strings
Dag Wirén Serenade for Strings
This beautifully crafted programme explores the rich heritage of Scandinavian composition, from Grieg’s elegant Holberg Suite, a charming homage to the Baroque era, through to Sibelius’s lyrical Impromptu and his evocative Suite for Violin and Strings, to Dag Wirén’s radiant Serenade for Strings, one of the most beloved works in the string orchestra repertoire.
The St James’s Chamber Orchestra harnesses the transformative power of music to bring hope and healing to children affected by war. In partnership with War Child and Humanity & Inclusion UK, the Orchestra dedicates 1,000 volunteer hours each season to raise funds for trauma counselling and prosthetic care for Ukrainian children.